After consultation with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) the ACT is pleased to advise that offers of ACT nomination will re-commence on 3/09/2013 for the following occupations. Please note the distribution of these places will be issued on a pro rata basis over the 2013/14 program year.

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Updates to Victoria’s State Nomination Occupation List and State Nomination Occupation List for Graduates were published on 10 September 2013.

These lists detail the occupations and eligibility criteria for state nomination of skilled migrants. They are updated twice a year and reflect the dynamic labour market in Victoria and the current occupations in demand. Changes include:

1. The removal of occupations:

Accountant (General)CarpenterCarpenter and JoinerExternal AuditorJoinerPlumber (General)Surveyor.Applications in these occupations will continue to be accepted until 24 September 20132. The addition of occupations:Child Care Centre ManagerHealth Information ManagerMetal Machinist (First Class)Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPhysicist (Medical Physicist Only)Primary School Teacher (with specialisation in languages).3. There are also changes to the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) requirements and specialisations for other occupations.

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